Founded in 1951, ISB is an independent, non-profit school offering international education for students from ages 3 to 19. With over 1350 students from more than 75 countries, the ISB learning experience is driven by a powerful Mission of inclusion, challenge, and success. It was recently described by the National Association of Independent School in the US as a ‘school of the future’ – one of only 6 schools to receive this nomination and the only school outside of the United States.
Administrative Assistant – Student Support Services
The International School of Brussels (ISB) is a dynamic, inclusive learning organization committed to developing independent learners and international citizens. The school is a vibrant community in which students, teachers, staff and parents work together towards the achievement of our mission and goals.
Introduction to the position
We are looking for a versatile and highly-organized administrative assistant to perform administrative duties surrounding the Center for Talented Youth project as well as supporting the Director of Challenge and Inclusion on a day-to-day basis with other duties. This role is responsible for scheduling meetings, entering student data, managing confidential files, and handling correspondence on behalf of Directors of Inclusion and Challenge.
To ensure success as an Administrative Assistant, you should be detail-oriented, demonstrate outstanding written and verbal communication skills, exhibit excellent organizational skills and possess experience in a secretarial role. Accomplished administrative assistants are intuitive to the needs of the Directors and work autonomously to provide customized support.
The International School of Brussels offers a short-term contract for the period mid-August 2022 till December 2022. This contract could be extended on full-time or part-time basis till the end of the School year.
Key Accountabilities
The Administrative Assistant reports to the Director of Inclusion and Challenge and performs secretarial and administrative duties :
Skills and competences
The successful candidate will need:
Recruitment Policy
The International School of Brussels is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion or marital status.
ISB has established a rigorous vetting process and code of conduct for all employees with regard to child protection.
Instructions for application
If you are interested in applying for this challenging and rewarding position, please email your CV accompanied by a letter of motivation in English to Ms. Aurélie Gijbels, Human Resources Manager at gijbelsa@isb.be
ISB Plus – after school climbing instructor (Part-Time)
Introduction to the position
The International School of Brussels (ISB) is a dynamic, inclusive learning organisation committed to developing independent learners and international citizens. The school is a vibrant community in which students, teachers, staff and parents work together towards the achievement of our mission and goals.
ISB Plus is the name of our after school co-curricular activities programme, which directly supports the school's Mission. The activities provide opportunities for personal development for students by introducing them to different interests and experiences. It is a safe, inclusive environment where students can learn new skills or perfect existing ones.
Key Accountabilities
ISB Plus Team is currently looking for a climbing instructor for the ISB after school co-curricular programme for students aged between 7-18.
Activities usually run from Monday - Thursday between 15:30 - 18:00 during the school year (September to June). Activity Instructors work a maximum 8 hours/week.
There could potentially be more hours during the school day to help in the PE department.
Instructor positions are open to all ISB teachers, but are also open to externals (through Interim Agency or free-lance).
Skills, aptitude and knowledge:
IT Systems Administrator
The International School of Brussels (ISB) is a dynamic, inclusive learning organisation committed to developing independent learners and international citizens. The school is a vibrant community in which students, teachers, staff and parents work together towards the achievement of our mission and goals.
Introduction to the position
The IT Department team provides a range of services that ensure and support high quality learning in every area of the school. As a member of the multi-skilled IT team, the IT Systems Administrator provides the end-user support of an IT Technician, but is also responsible for managing the ICT network infrastructure, in addition to training and guiding the IT technicians/Manager?.
Key accountabilities
End-User and PC support
This end-user support is the crucial role of anybody working in IT; we provide timely and effective end-user support to teachers and employees to ensure that they can continue to be productive:
Work with the IT Manager to plan network upgrades and to test and select new solutions. Manage infrastructure projects including vendor contact, scheduling, and staying within budget
Work with the IT Manager to ensure that an appropriate business continuity plan is in place. Minimise the impact of a severe disaster’s IT service by developing, communicating, and implementing a recovery plan and completing maintenance tasks (including performing backups, implementing virus protection, and securing IT systems).
Communication
Ability to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) technical information at an appropriate level and in a suitable style, having assessed the audience:
Professional Development
Proactively expand and strengthens his IT expertise to ensure that new technologies can be effectively managed:
Research and master new technologies as part of the day-to-day job. Attend professional training courses and seminars.
Actively seek to maintain and extend expertise in appropriate areas.
Skills and competences
The successful candidate will need:
Behavioural
Instructions for application
If you recognise yourself in this exciting position, please apply immediately by sending your application letter and résumé in English online or to Aurélie Gijbels, HR Manager (gijbelsa@isb.be).
Interviews will be conducted at the earliest opportunity.
The International School of Brussels is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion or marital status.
ISB has established a rigorous vetting process and code of conduct for all employees with regard to Child Protection. It complies with the Council of International Schools Child Protection standards.
The International School of Brussels is one of Europe’s longest established, largest, finest international schools. It is a dynamic school with high expectations.
More fundamentally, it is a school shaped by a focus on learning, and on improving learning for all students. It is a school driven by a Mission and Enduring Goals which commit us to developing independent learners and international citizens in a school in which everyone is included, challenged and successful.
Our School maintains a list of vetted substitute teachers who can be called at any time to replace an absent teacher. Most absences are planned.
Substitute contracts vary in length from just one day to as long as one year.
Candidates must be already established locally and either be EU citizens, or have the necessary permit to work in Belgium and/or ID Belgium card. Candidates will be registered through the Randstad temp agency before they commence teaching.
If you are interested in this kind of role and would like to be placed on our call-up list, please make yourself known to us, along with the area(s) in which you are qualified to teach.
ISB – Swimming Instructor: Intensive Learning Support and Kindergarten (Part-Time)
Introduction to the position
The International School of Brussels (ISB) is a dynamic, inclusive learning organization committed to developing independent learners and international citizens. The school is a vibrant community in which students, teachers, staff and parents work together towards the achievement of our mission and goals.
During the school day, ISB offers swimming opportunities for our Intensive Learning Programme as well as our kindergarten students. Swimming provides opportunities both personal and physical development for students, while equipping them with basic water safety. ISB is a safe, inclusive environment where students can learn new skills or perfect existing ones.
Key Accountabilities
ISB is currently looking for certified swimming Instructors for the ISB Intensive Learning Support Program and Kindergarten students, to begin in early September and continue throughout the school year.
Hours will consist of :
Instructor positions are open to externals (through Interim Agency or free-lance).
Skills, aptitude and knowledge:
Personal Qualities:
Qualifications:
Instructions for application:
If you are interested, please send your CV and letter of interest to schroederk@isb.be.